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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Minnesota forward Alanna Smith attempts to block a shot by Las Vegas guard Kelsey Plum during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Aces, 87-74. The teams faced off a two days prior in Las Vegas, where the Lynx won, 98-87.

The Las Vegas Aces drop a road game, former Hawks get limited minutes

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director August 24, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The Las Vegas Aces lost to the Minnesota Lynx 87-74 on Friday night to extend the Lynx’s win streak to five games.  The Aces were led by A’ja Wilson’s 24-point, 7-rebound...

An Iowa eight pulls away from the starting line during the Rowing Exhibition hosted by the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Drake Bulldogs in the Iowa River on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Rain caused officials to cancel the exhibition midway through.

Hawks in the Olympics | Stewart wins first medal for Hawkeyes in Paris

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 3, 2024

The first former Hawkeye in this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris has medaled as Eve Stewart won bronze with Great Britain in the women’s eight rowing final on Saturday. Stewart, of Amsterdam,...

Spain centre Megan Gustafson (17) shoots the ball against People's Republic of China power forward Sijing Huang (11) in women’s basketball group A play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Hawks in the Olympics | Gustafson leads Spain to quarterfinal advance

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 31, 2024

The U.S. men’s basketball national team was a 43.5-point favorite to beat Peter Jok and South Sudan in an exhibition game on July 20. The U.S. won by a point. Then 29.5-point favorites heading into...

Spain centre Megan Gustafson (17) shoots the ball against People's Republic of China power forward Sijing Huang (11) in women’s basketball group A play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Hawks in the Olympics | Gustafson dominates for 29 points in squeeze past China

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 29, 2024

Former Hawkeye women’s hooper Megan Gustafson exploded for a team-high 29 points on behalf of Spain in a 90-89 overtime defeat of China in group play on Sunday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Gustafson...

Hawks in the WNBA | Clark continues record-breaking season in first All-Star Game nod

Hawks in the WNBA | Clark continues record-breaking season in first All-Star Game nod

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 23, 2024

Caitlin Clark’s assisting ways have set her a handful of WNBA records — despite it being just her first year — heading into the league’s three-week break for the 2024 Summer Olympics. In...

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shakes hands with Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) during team introductions on Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 95-86.

Hawks in the WNBA | Clark furthers Rookie of the Year potential with all-around efforts

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 16, 2024

Caitlin Clark made it even harder to argue against her running for the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year award as she posted arguably her best week of stats yet. That effort began with a bang on July...

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles in an interview after becoming the first rookie to have a triple-double Saturday, July 6, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Hawks in the WNBA | Clark makes history as first-ever WNBA rookie to score triple-double

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 9, 2024

Caitlin Clark’s history-making habits have not stopped since her transition to the WNBA. On July 6, she became the first-ever WNBA rookie to record a triple-double. Clark posted a stat line of...

Jun 23, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket against Chicago Sky guard Dana Evans (11) during the first half of a basketball game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Former Iowa women’s basketball star Cailtin Clark named WNBA All-Star in rookie campaign

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor July 2, 2024

Former Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark continues to rack up awards. On Tuesday, Clark was named a WNBA All-Star after a sensational start to her rookie campaign with the Indiana Fever, where...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles down at the WBCA Wade Trophy during the award news conference at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Hawks in the WNBA | Clark finding footing as well-rounded offensive threat

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor June 25, 2024

Caitlin Clark is finding her footing as not only a scoring weapon but a well-rounded offensive threat as she navigated a three-game stretch with the Indiana Fever this week. The first of the week’s...

Jun 10, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after her third foul against the Connecticut Sun in the second quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Opinion | Women’s basketball fans will watch Team USA in Paris, but Clark’s absence still hurts

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor June 18, 2024

The dust has settled, and Caitlin Clark has officially been excluded from the Team USA women’s basketball squad in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics making two things clear. First and foremost, it...

Apr 15, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Kate Martin poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the number eighteen overall pick to the Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Former Hawkeye guard Kate Martin trades ‘regular Joe Schmoe’ for Las Vegas Aces

Brad Schultz and Colin Votzmeyer June 18, 2024

Amid the 2024 NCAA women’s basketball tournament, Hawkeye guard Kate Martin predicted she would be a “regular Joe Schmoe” at her career’s conclusion. Instead, she’s now in an energetic role...

Iowa guard Molly Davis waves to fans during a season celebration to honor the Iowa women’s basketball team’s historic run in the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. No. 1 South Carolina defeated No. 1 Iowa, 87-75, during an NCAA Championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks finished the season undefeated with 38 wins. The game marks Iowa’s second straight runner-up finish for the title.

Former Iowa women’s basketball guard Molly Davis named graduate assistant at Evansville

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter June 12, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball program continues to see former players succeed. On Wednesday, former guard Molly Davis was named a graduate assistant at the University of Evansville under head coach Robyn...